6 small lettuces
½ tsp (2.5ml) bicarbonate of soda
A pinch of pepper, lovage, celery seeds, dried mint, origano.
1 finely chopped onion.
1 tbsp (15ml) wine
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1 tsp (5ml) anchovy essence

Plunge the lettuces into a pan of boiling water with the bicarbonate of soda, and simmer for 2 minutes, drain, then chop finely

Grind the pepper, lovage, celery seed, mint, origano and onion in a bowl.

Add the wine, oil and anchovy essence.

Cook gently in a saucepan for 30 minutes, pour over the lettuce, and serve.